Hi All,
Went to see my dentist who recommended to take all 4 wisdom teeth out. I have a bicuspid aortic valve and I am planning to have my aortic valve surgery in April. Based on your experience (if any) is it better to do the extractions now or do it after the surgery? Also, would you suggest maintaining the wisdom teeth using fillings or get them extracted? Read a lot about IE (endo) and just want to make a right decision.
Also, does Bicuspid valve expose you to higher risk for Endocarditis after invasive dental work even with antibiotics cover? Anyone has any experience or know of anyone that had Endocarditis with a bicuspid valve and was it due to any dental work after taking the prophylactic antibiotics?
Thanks very much
Went to see my dentist who recommended to take all 4 wisdom teeth out. I have a bicuspid aortic valve and I am planning to have my aortic valve surgery in April. Based on your experience (if any) is it better to do the extractions now or do it after the surgery? Also, would you suggest maintaining the wisdom teeth using fillings or get them extracted? Read a lot about IE (endo) and just want to make a right decision.
Also, does Bicuspid valve expose you to higher risk for Endocarditis after invasive dental work even with antibiotics cover? Anyone has any experience or know of anyone that had Endocarditis with a bicuspid valve and was it due to any dental work after taking the prophylactic antibiotics?
Thanks very much
